Wayside Chapel Sermons

In a world obsessed with power, success, and influence, James reminds us that true wisdom looks different. It’s not loud, flashy, or self-serving—it’s pure, peaceable, gentle, and full of mercy. In this message, we explore the contrast between the wisdom of the world and the wisdom from above, and how Jesus Himself embodies the kind of wisdom that brings peace where there’s conflict and life where there’s chaos. Discover how faith that works also becomes wisdom that works. 

In a world where everyone’s talking but few are listening, what would it look like to model a better conversation? Drawing from James 1:19 and 3, Pastor Jason reminds us that listening honors others, learning grows humility, and love transforms our tone. Discover how our words can reflect Jesus and bring healing in a divided world.

Words hold incredible power—power to heal or to wound, to guide or to destroy. In this message from James 3:1–12, we’re reminded that our tongues, though small, can set the course of our lives and deeply impact the people around us. Left unchecked, our words can be fueled by pride, anger, or even destruction—but surrendered to Christ, they become instruments of grace, life, and truth.

Join us as we explore how real faith doesn’t just act, it speaks, and discover how the Spirit of God can transform our hearts so that our words overflow with blessing instead of cursing, life instead of death. 

In a world marked by division, violence, and uncertainty, James calls us to a living faith that doesn’t just speak but acts. In this message, we’re reminded that genuine faith is more than belief—it’s faith that moves, serves, forgives, and loves in tangible ways. Drawing from the examples of Abraham and Rahab, Pastor Jason shows us that God uses both the respected and the rejected when they step out in obedience. These are not days for sideline faith. These are days for living faith—a faith that acts, a faith that moves, a faith that works.

What does your faith look like in the way you treat people? In this week’s message, Pastor Jason walks us through James 2:1–13 and reminds us that true faith leaves no room for favoritism.

We’ll discover:

- Why partiality contradicts the gospel

- How God calls us to love without labels

- What it means to see people through the eyes of grace

Every person has value at the foot of the cross—and we’re invited to live like it.

What does God desire from His people? In this message, Pastor Mike Kraft explores James 1:27 and shows us that true faith is revealed in how we care for the vulnerable and live out God’s heart. Discover how we can move from belief to action, from comfort to compassion, and from isolation to community.

We'll look at:

- Why caring for the vulnerable reflects God’s heart

- How families and the church can be places of belonging and healing

- What it means to resist the world’s narrative and embrace the gospel narrative

- Practical ways we can partner with God to serve the hurting right in our own city

This is a call to live with open hands and open hearts, demonstrating God’s mercy, compassion, and love in tangible ways.

Pastor Roger is walking us through Nehemiah 5:1-13 as we continue our spring sermon series in Nehemiah.

Pastor Jason will guide us through Nehemiah 4 as we examine how to overcome opposition in a godly way while following Jesus' call.

Pastor Roger walks us through Nehemiah 3 as work on the wall begins!